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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan More than 100 people joined the protest that moved from an information session at the library to Water Street.

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Despite stormy weather, more than 100 people gathered to cry out against the Supreme Court’s overturning of the nearly fifty-year-old Roe v. Wade decision.

Lynda Fote, president of the Ocean County Chapter of the National Organization for Wom-

en (NOW), orga n i zed the event.

Participants initially gathered in the Ocean C o u n t y L i b r a r y ’s Mancini Hall for an informational session.

“I want us to just have a minute of silence for the women who lost their lives before Roe v.

Wade,” began Fote. “Ei-

Fundraiser Might Break World Record

By Bob Vosseller PINE BEACH – A borough woman wants to set a record on the river while supporting a cause close to her heart. She needs the support and help of other people, however.

At least 329 of them.

Sandy Rinderer has

come up with a fun activity with the official name of “Paddle For The Bay” to raise funds for Save Barnegat Bay. The idea is to gather more than 329 kayaks/boats, (the record number set in Poland) along the river in Pine Beach on August 20.

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ther because they had an abortion that was illegal and didn’t go well.

Or, because they were forced to carry a pregnancy that their bodies could not sustain.”

Fote shared personal details concerning

her place in life throughout the history of women’s reproductive rights in the country. She finished high school in 1964 and graduated college in 1968.

“Roe v. Wade was not the law of the land until 1973,” Fote said. “This meant I spent most of my young adult years without access to a safe and legal abortion –

and also without much access to birth control, particularly as a young woman who had very little money.”

Fote said she was lucky enough to never need to make that decision. However, she felt that Roe v. Wade changed her life because it told her that she counted and had value.

It made her feel like she was a person who was capable of mak-

ing grown-up decisions about what to do about her own healthcare.

As Fote looked out at the mixed audience of all ages and sexes, she implored everyone to use their outrage by becoming involved. She said feminism is nothing more than the radical notion that women are people.

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Analysis: Keep Petruski’s Memory Alive At East

By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER – How does the Bob Petruski Memorial Track and Field Complex sound?

It’s time for the Toms River Regional Board of Education to honor the legendary Petruski, who coached Toms River High School East’s girls cross country and indoor track and outdoor track and field teams to numerous championships.

The founder of what he dubbed the Lady Raider Track Factory, Petruski lost his battle to cancer.

His obituary noted he reached life’s finish line at (Memory - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 was one of the people who came out to protest the Supreme Court’s recent decision. She offered what she felt was one of the fi rst steps people should use to keep women’s rights as human rights or basic civil rights.

“The thing I focus on is voter registration,” said Kephart. “Activism starts locally, and I try to show up, which also lets other people showing up know they’re not alone.

“Silence creates the real gap,” Kephart continued. “When Trump ran the first time, I had so many friends who said not to talk about it in certain crowds…We can’t be afraid to talk about things like this out loud.”

During Fote’s presentation, she emphasized the importance of voting for representatives who would act as proponents of women’s rights. Local democratic club leaders introduced themselves to the group.

The torrential downpour let up, and Fote directed attendees to bring their planned protest to Water Street in front of Huddy Park.

Women garbed in costumes made famous by “A Handmaid’s Tale” stood at the curb with protest signs. Others carried signs embracing what they saw as the wisdom of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The most common messages were ones that said, “My Body, My Choice.” One school-aged young man held a sign saying laws should stay away from his girlfriend’s body.

For the most part, cars passed by and blared horns in support of the protesters. A great many drivers gave the group a thumbs up – although at least one shot up his middle finger instead.

Many proponents of the Supreme Court’s recent decision consider it just a first step in the pro-life movement. They say the decision now goes to individual states, where elected officials will pass women’s reproductive rights legislation.

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can start 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. To paddle one mile loop takes approximately 25 minutes,” Rinderer said.

“As a lifetime resident of Ocean County, born at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and fortunate to live along the Toms River all my life, I have seen changes in the health of the river. This event will be a way to raise

awareness of the need to protect the river and Barnegat Bay,” Rinderer said.

“Save Barnegat Bay is an organization to protect and educate the public on restoring the ecosystem and proceeds from this event will go directly to them,” she added.

“We are happy to join with local residents and paddle enthusiasts to bring attention to the health of the river. The Toms River is the largest of all the rivers that feed Barnegat Bay with fresh water from the Pinelands,” said Britta Forsberg, Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay. She added, “it is also the lifeblood of our communities for our quality of life, local economy and recreation. This event will be a fun way to celebrate all the ways we love our rivers and bays and work together to help keep them clean and safe to swim and fish.”

Rinderer hopes to gain the assistance of area yacht clubs. She said, “the Pine Beach Yacht Club will be helping along with local residents to break the Guinness World Record of 329 boats. Township Search and Rescue and even the Riverlady will be at this event!”

“If you go on Facebook and search paddle for the bay, you will be able to see the flyer and registration information,” Rinderer added.

She said her daughter, Mindy D’Addario, is helping to promote the event through flyer placement and e-mails and Facebook posts.

The link to register and for additional information is online at raceforum.com/ paddleforthebay.

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BERKELEY – Silver Ridge Park East will be holding an Indoor Flea Market on July 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse, 979 Edgebrook Drive North.

Enjoy crafts, vendors, jewelry, art, clothing and food. To reserve a table, call 843-655-3558.

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Continued From Page 1 the age of 71 on Friday, June 17, passing peacefully at his Waretown home.

For the complex not to be named in his honor would be a shame. He was the Vince Lombardi, the Warren Wolf and Ken Frank of his beloved profession.

He coached the Raiders for 24 seasons. His 1982 Raiders were inducted into the Toms River Athletic Hall of Fame. Several years later, Petruski was inducted. From 1974 until his retirement in 2011, Petruski pursued a career in education, spending most of his years as the coordinator of TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More), a peer education program, according to his obituary.

Following his retirement, Petruski became a New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletics Association track and field official.

“He and his son, Michael, enjoyed sharing the job’s duties,” the obituary said. “Petruski continued his passion for the sport by creating a running camp for children where he encouraged and inspired them to develop a love for the sport,” Petruski was inducted into the Shore Coaches Hall of Fame this year.

He enjoyed traveling throughout the world and spending time with his family. He guided the Raiders to two NJSIAA Group IV state titles in cross country and two Group IV state championships in indoor track and field. He produced numerous individual champions.

Set aside two hours on a Saturday morning in early May when the weather theoretically

The Toms River Times, July 2, 2022, Page 5 will be at its best for a ceremony. Have his former athletes and students speak. Have his family members and colleagues speak.

Term the ceremony A Celebration of Bob Petruski.

Have Toms River Township artist Brian Hanlon unveil either a sculpture or drawing of Our Beloved Bob to take root at the complex. Either the sculpture or the drawing should contain Petruski’s picture and coaching highlights. Hanlon produced a magnificent sculpture at the War Memorial at Bey Lea and his artistic touch would be a natural.

“YES!!!!!,” the complex should be named for coach Petruski,” said Kelly McDonnell-Phillips, the Raiders’ former distance r unning queen who enjoyed success competing for Auburn University and in coaching at the collegiate level. “That man did everything for Toms River East and for Toms River running. He worked with people ages 5-50. He never stopped helping people get better as runners. More importantly, he helped runners grow as people.”

McDonnell-Phillips, who perhaps would be the best speaker at a ceremony, said Petruski served as a role model on and off hill and dale and on the track.

“I don’t think there is enough time to tell you how he touched my life,” she said. “He was a father to me. He was my first gym teacher. He tried to get me to come out for cross country. I thought he was crazy and I felt I was way too cool for that. I’m pretty sure at one point he called me a punk and said something to the effect of, ‘What?

You’re gonna keep hanging out with your burnout friends? You too cool to run?’ I took

on the challenge because he made me mad.

“That man basically saved my life. Not sure where I would be without him.”

“If the district named the complex after Bob, it would be an incredible honor,” said retired Brick Township High School girls cross country and girls indoor and outdoor track and field coach Bill Mcuire. “And extremely well deserved.”

The battles between the Raiders and McGuire’s Green Dragons were the stuff of legend.

“Our coaching rivalry and relationships served to make us both better coaches,” McGuire said. “I always felt that I needed to sharpen my focus and knowledge to compete with his. It probably propelled both of us to the achievements we shared. He handled the few losses like a true professional.

He may have been disappointed, but it never affected his sportsmanship and friendship.

“Bob was successful in everything he put his effort into,” he said. “The reasons are many, but some things come to mind immediately. His passion. His expertise and knowledge. His motivational skills.

And certainly his devotion to his athletes. I always believed that our intense yet friendly rivalry was derived from our passions and our goals to be among the state’s most successful teams. We just happened to be in the same division, Shore Conference Class A South, which of course sharpened the competition even more.”

McDonnell-Phillips said Petruski was demanding during practices.

“Oh boy, where do I start?” she said. “They were hard, I mean at times really hard,

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but he never overtrained us. He pushed us physically and mentally. He made us believe and gave us self-confidence without us even knowing what was happening. When you got through his workouts, you felt so accomplished and knew that no race would be harder than what you did in practice.”

Each Raider performed 100 pushups and 100 sit-ups after every practice.

“He instilled in us discipline and routine,” McDonnell-Phillips said. “He used to play the song, ‘Pressure,’ by Billy Joel over the loudspeaker. Sometimes at our home meets we would all come out dressed exactly the same in lines of two and wouldn’t talk.

We had this intimidation factor and it was fantastic. We may not have had the most talented teams, but we had teams that worked hard, fought for each other and didn’t know anything but winning. Petruski taught us that.”

McDonnell-Phillips established 14 school records at Auburn. She earned All-American honors indoors at Auburn in the mile and outdoors in the 3,000 meters as a senior in 1991. She was the first middle-distance or distance runners to gain that distinction in program history. She earned her degree in marketing and spent the next two years as a graduate assistant with the Tigers.

She qualified for the 1992 and 1996 U.S, Olympic Trials at 1500 and sped to a gold medal in the 1995 Olympic Festival. She was fifth in the 1500 at the Pan American Games in Argentina. She enjoyed highly successful coaching careers at Florida State University, the University of Miami

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Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Announced From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy RED BANK– Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, and Assembly Speak-

er Craig Coughlin announced that they have reached an agreement on a back-to-school sales tax holiday as a part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The sales tax holiday will be historic for the state, building upon Governor Murphy’s promise to make New Jersey more affordable. The back-to-school sales tax holiday builds on the $2 billion ANCHOR Property Tax Relief

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Program and other affordability measures that the Governor expects to see in the enacted budget.

“Today we take another monumental step forward on my Administration’s commitment to make New Jersey a stronger, fairer, and more affordable state for our residents,” said Governor Murphy. “A back-to-school tax holiday has been talked about for a long time, and as inflation is a central worry around many of our residents’ kitchen tables, now is the time to do it. This program will cut the cost for the most essential items needed for educational success and help make New Jersey more affordable for our students and families.”

The sales tax holiday will take place from August 27 to September 5. Under the sales tax holiday, tax exempt supplies and equipment include: (1) school supplies, such as pens and pencils, notebooks, and binders; (2) school art supplies, such as paints and paintbrushes, clay, and glazes; (3) school instructional materials, such as reference books, reference maps, globes, textbooks, and workbooks; (4) computers; and (5) school computer supplies, such as computer storage equipment, printers, and personal digital assistants.

“This tax holiday for school products may not make kids look forward to school more, but it certainly will make parents happier when shopping for the goods they need to get their children in advance of the new school year,” said Senate President Scutari.

“Between school and art supplies, new electronics like a laptop or tablet, and sports equipment, getting kids prepared for the new academic year can weigh on a family’s wallet in a big way,” said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. “Our back-to-school holiday lowers the price tag of school items for the up to two million New Jersey families with children in a K-12 school, for our teachers, and for our college students. Combined

with $2 billion property tax relief under ANCHOR, it furthers the commitment to deliver on our promise of enacting the largest tax relief program in our state’s history.”

“Preparing for a new school year is a stressful time for New Jersey families, mentally, emotionally and economically,” said Senator Vin Gopal. “By implementing this sales-tax holiday in the weeks before the first bell rings, we will be offering families a measure of relief from those stresses, by helping them to fill their kids’ back-to-school lists without breaking their household budgets. I thank Governor Murphy, Senate President Scutari and Speaker Coughlin for their vision and leadership on this issue.”

“The purpose of this legislation is to assist both families and teachers during the busy and potentially expensive back-to-school season. As we’ve seen a collective rise in inflation and the cost of living, it would be a preventative measure, to ensure that students are not left without the very essential school supplies they’ll need for the upcoming school year,” said Senator Fred Madden. “This proposed tax holiday will save parents and teachers funds that they should not have to compromise in order to provide for their children and students.”

“Every year, the average family spends upwards of $250 per child on school supplies alone and teachers spend around $600 of their own money on classroom supplies for their students. These are significant, yet necessary expenses for an important reason - ensuring students and teachers have what they need for a successful school year,” said Assemblyman Paul Moriarty. “Prices are rising with inflation showing no signs of letting up. Now more than ever, it is critical to help families cut costs where they can. A tax holiday right before school begins each year will be something parents and teachers can count on while back-to-school shopping.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Abortion And Other “Forever Battlegrounds” The Supreme Cour t turning abortion over to the states is probably the biggest news of the week.

There are very few people who have moderate opinions about abortion.

Hardly anyone is ambivalent about it. This is not something that can be compromised, obviously.

This is exactly why politicians are able to manipulate us so well.

The pro-choice side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to legalize abortion.”

The pro-life side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to keep abortion illegal (in certain states and then nationwide).”

The Supreme Court’s decision just filled the coffers of both parties.

You might have already received a fundraising e m a i l. T h e Re pu bl icans and Democrats are going to be asking for your money to help support their side, and then they’re going to ask for your vote.

They’re going to ask for your money, first, because that’s more important than your vote. And this is why: No matter whether their side wins or loses, they can still use abortion as a political football until the end of time.

Whether abortion is legal or not isn’t going to affect the average politician.

They’re too old to be having kids anyway, except maybe with their mistress.

And if it’s illegal, you can bet they still have the connections to get it “taken care of discreetly.”

People criticized Democrats for not protecting abortion before this happened. The cynic in me says they knew it was coming and let Roe be overturned. They know they are going to get

slammed in the midterm elections and needed this rallying cry. Every Dem is going to run on this topic.

I’m going to coin a term here: “Forever Battleground.” I’m not sure I like it. It’s a little clunky, but if you name an idea there’s more of a chance for it to take off and for people to remember it and reference it.

The idea is simple: There are some topics that will remain a political issue forever. Abortion. Immigration. Gun control.

These are all topics that will never have a resolution.

Even if they go all the way in one direction, there will be people fighting to overturn it. That’s what happened in this case. Abortion was legal and the GOP fought for a change. Now, the Democrats will fight for a change. The pendulum will go back and forth and back and forth.

Politicians like these topics because they have a built-in audience who are very emotional. If you’re a Republican candidate, you can just check off the box that says “pro-life” and boom – you’ve got millions of supporters.

Same goes for the Democrats on the other side of the fence. Those “forever battlegrounds” are ripe for single-issue voters.

I’m no legal expert. I’m not entirely sure what the full ramifications are from Roe. The whole situation might even change by the time this editorial sees print.

One thing that won’t change, however, is that everyone will be very emotional about this battleground and it will be around forever.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Pledge Of Allegiance More Than Just Words Think of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance, then think of the mess our nation is in. Consider the following words in the Pledge: Allegiance: Who do we pledge our allegiance to; God, count r y, political party or man? It was more than obvious in the last election, the allegiance, the idolatry to a man in spite of his f lawed character, lack of integrity, ethics and morals.

R e p u b l i c: D e f i n e a Republic as a commonwealth; a state in which the power is vested in elected representatives. Have our elected represent atives abused that power? Do they have integrity, have vision, take responsibilty, and serve our nation; not be selfserving? Without these factors there can be no trust and we will see a rise in corruption! They do not have the right to act as they please! We need leadership, not power and control!

One nation. America is a melting pot of cultures and in part that is one of the things that makes us great. Yes we have problems such as the border crossings, however hate, v iolence, a nd polit ical fighting solve nothing.

Under God: As a society we have drifted farther

and far ther away f rom being a godly nation and it shows! Do our leaders walk humbly with God or have they sold their souls for power a nd money?

Is loyalty to party or an individual more important than God? It would seem so!

Indivisible: Our political leaders seem to be doing their best to divide America on a multitude of issues; blaming each other. The insurrection on the Capitol, attacking our 1st amendment rights, gun violence, restriction of voting rights, are examples.

These are threats to our freedoms and democracy!

Liber t y. Big Danger!

When we allow government to grant our liberties, we give them the ability to take them away! We must demand leadership, not control at all levels!

Justice. Gun violence, hate crimes and let’s not forget the “Big Lie,” and anarchist attack on the Capital! Is the Constitution in danger when we let politics cont rol the courts? Are we a nation of law; man’s law (often perverted justice) or God’s law?

Are we drifting - no, allowing - our nation to turn into autocracy? It’s our fault if it does! Silence is not golden and there is much to be lost!

Ken Schorr Manahawkin

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Jan. 6 Probe Is A Joke

Expand The Supreme Court

This so-called January 6th probe is a colossal joke.

Donald Trump is the greatest president this country ever had. He also saw the Biden-Harris disaster a mile away.

Now we are all struggling to pay for gas and food. Living in this country is becoming impossible. I pray that Trump will take back the White House in 2024 as it was stolen from him in 2020. Can’t you people see that the Demorats are behind this sham investigation? They are horrible and are only doing this to prevent him from running again.

They know that if they don’t do this, Brandon doesn’t have a chance again.

Oh and monkeypox? Are you kidding? The next fake news to tamper with elections for November. I’m disgusted.

To protect our reproductive freedoms, we need to expand the Supreme Court.

The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Cou r t, bringing the number of justices to 13. It would help restore balance to a Court that Mitch McConnell has packed with right-wing extremists who just dismantled abortion care in America.

Recent polling showed that not only do a majority of Americans believe that the Supreme Court should uphold the right to abortion care, they also agree that we need to restore balance to the court and support adding additional judges to the Supreme Court.

I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act so we can create an institution that moves away from partisan politics and represents the good of all Americans.

Tim Friedman Jackson

Best Of The Worst

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Two incompetents competed for the 4th District Congress seat in New Jersey.

Neither of these people have ever held a real job.

One, Chris Smith, has been in Congress since he was 24. The other, Mike Crispi, who is actually 24 now, has a podcast. One’s a career politician and the other wants to be. Neither of them have ever had to budget a household, or worry about their family.

Neither of them are in touch with the average person, and it shows. One of them spends all their life in Washington, D.C. (because Smith lives in Virginia – not New Jersey) and the other spends all their time online. Between D.C. and the internet, I’m not sure which one is the most fake.

I’m a Republican but are these are the best options the Republicans have to represent us?

Route 33 outside of the Jersey Shore Medical Center is a drastically dangerous roadway. Within a two-mile radius are multiple heavily traff icked highways: Garden State Parkway Exit 100 B, Route 18 exit 8A, Route 66, and Route 34, merge into a single lane in front of the public and emergency entrance to the hospital.

Fender benders are ruled as reckless driving offenses, which serve as a source of income to Neptune City.

Before another car is damaged, or a person is injured, or an emergency ambulance is delayed; with a sense of urgency, this roadway must be widened!

Donald Soto Toms River

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Route 33 Needs To Be Widened

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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Winners of the 2022 Rain Barrel Challenge, which is led by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and Barnegat Bay Partnership, were recognized by Veolia of Toms River.

Every year, schools and youth organizations within the Barnegat Bay watershed participate in the “Challenge.” They design and paint rain barrels, showing their respect for the Barnegat Bay and the environment.

The winners of the 2022 event were artists Danny Iacullo and Sofia Salsa from

Brick Veterans Memorial Middle School’s Sustainable Energy Club, led by teacher Terry Stephenson. The winners were congratulated at a reception at Veolia with school leadership, parents and the NJDEP at the company’s location in Toms River.

The artists were honored for their depiction of protecting the environment as well as to commend the educators for their passion in teaching and raising awareness of issues impacting the environment and actions to take to improve and sustain it.

This summer Veolia will showcase the winning rain barrel for employees as well as visitors to admire.

Toms River Senior Center Seeking New Members

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Senior Center, located at 652 Garfield Avenue, has just announced that they are currently seeking new members to join their community.

The Center offers seniors ages 60 and over a free membership to their active community, with no residency requirements.

Activities at the Center includes scheduled games like canasta, bridge, Rummikub and several exercise groups like yoga, chair exercise, tai chi and Zumba. Members are always looking for new friends to play casual games like poker, pinochle and other card games. In addition, bingo is scheduled twice a week.

The Center also offers a weekly watercolor class and Coffee Klatch that includes edu-

cational presentations and fun activities.

Monthly activities and programs consist of educational speakers, day trips and movies with refreshments. Other programs include wellness events, health fairs, drug take backs and much more.

Activities are free at the Senior Center and some transportation to the Center may be available for members who do not drive.

Toms River residents who need assistance and information about senior benefit programs can take advantage of Senior Outreach services.

For more information on programs and services offered at the Toms River Senior Center, call 732-341-1000 ext. 8460. The Toms River Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Sweet Shells Intention Garden Ceremony

TOMS RIVER – On June 17 at High School East, students and faculty members were able to enjoy the Sweet Shells Intention Garden and view the newly installed peace poles designed by student clubs.

The initial brainstorming idea for the garden was by East’s former safety officer, Officer DeGrandis. Officer Scott Kenny presented the idea to administration and after the project was approved, Colin McGovern took it over as his Eagle Scout project. As the project progressed, many more staff members and students donated their time and effort to support the project.

Mrs. Hvidding, school nurse, and several of the special needs teachers, discussed cleaning up a garden area for the students to tend to and a fenced in vegetable garden was planted for them to water during the summer months. Also, the Autism Academy summer school will grow watermelons, pumpkins, and gourds. Strawberries, blueberries and other herbs have been planted there as well.

The HS East Environmental Club planted a flower garden and take care of the maintenance, like weeding. HSE Guidance Counselor Carrie Bush and teacher Lynn Cutini had a wonderful idea for an “intention garden” within the flower garden area. Ms. Bush and the other counselors work with numerous students who are dealing with an untold amount of difficult challenges in their lives. Everything from a death in the family, daily anxieties and the opioid epidemic affecting someone they know and love. She came up with the “Sweet Shells” garden that has a beach-like surroundings.

Students can visit the garden, pick up a shell from the paver area and write a message

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools or leave a picture of a loved one for whom they are worried about. They can leave the shell, with the message, in the sandy portion of the garden or remain at the paver sitting area to reflect.

Breaking ground on the garden started in the summer of 2021. Construction continued into the fall with the finishing touches completed this spring.

Materials to construct the garden were donated by Le-Ed Concrete and Block, Clayton Gravel, Mulch and Tree Masters, Chap Construction, PNG Landscaping, and the HSE Class of ‘84 (Officer Kenny’s graduating class) donated the peace poles. Ms. Jenae Koon donated all the slate for the garden.

Colin stated that it was truly a collaborative effort and lots of time and effort was spent working over the summer.

Cruisin’ Downtown

TOMS RIVER – Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District and The Vintage Automobile Club of Ocean County for Cruisin’ Downtown sponsored by Down’s Ford.

Enjoy a street lined with classic cars, live entertainment and a DJ. Downtown restaurants

and businesses will be open. Head downtown for a fun family friendly event. Parking is free after 5 p.m. in downtown.

Cruisin’ Downtown will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on the following dates: July 13, August 10 and September 14.

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─Photo courtesy United Way TOMS RIVER – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) and Toms River Regional Schools have formed a partnership to create a pre-vocational program that’s making a big impact on high school students and the community.

Project SPEAR-IT (South’s Pre-Vocational Educational Alternatives Resource Institute) was founded in 2019 at Toms River High School South as part of a grant from UWMOC’s Youth Career Pathways initiative. The program is based on a growing need and interest in public schools for authentic career and technical education (CTE) experiences. It is especially beneficial for at-risk students who often disqualify themselves from vocational programs before they even get to their sophomore and junior years.

“There’s this notion that every kid has to go to college, but that isn’t the only pathway to having a good life,” said Timothy O’Leary, lead teacher of Project SPEAR-IT. “You can come out of vo-tech with a skill or a trade and make a great living for you and your family.”

Students in Project SPEAR-IT are exposed to a variety of skills, including electric,

woodworking and even plumbing. Over the past three years, attendance rates for the program have been even stronger than expected, especially with students eager to get back into the classroom this past school year after over a year of distance learning.

Even throughout the pandemic, the program’s virtual classes had a 98-percent attendance rate and kept students engaged.

“There are kids that aren’t really doing well in school, but they’re excited to learn and work on their projects,” adds Mr. O’Leary.

“The program is keeping them interested and building their confidence. It’s amazing what United Way has done for our school and I’m so proud to be a part of this project.”

The culmination of the students’ learning experience was demonstrated through this year’s capstone project, where they put their skills to the test to build nine lifeguard stands for Ortley Beach. Students, administrators, board members, and representatives from United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties gathered at High School South on May 12 in celebration of Project SPEAR-IT and to see the culmination of the students’ hard work throughout the school year.

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Continued From Page 14 UWMOC representatives helped students affix co-branded nameplates to the lifeguard stands, which will be delivered to Ortley Beach to be used this summer.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our partnership with Toms River Regional Schools and the work that the students have done this year,” said Lori McLane, President & CEO of UWMOC. “We’re excited to explore new and diverse opportunities for the program

The Toms River Times, July 2, 2022, Page 15 so we can continue to bridge this gap in education.”

“Partnering with United Way has been a dream for Toms River High School South,” said Superintendent Mike Citta, who championed the program as the high school’s former principal. “The support, resources and guidance that have been provided to our students and staff has been immeasurable.

We have so much gratitude for United Way and their investment into our kids.”

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Public Speaking Lesson Welcomes Popular Author

TOMS RIVER – Intermediate East hosted a guest virtual speaker to celebrate its sixthgrade public speaking unit.

Throughout the unit, students had presented demonstration speeches on their favorite relaxation techniques, persuasive speeches on their favorite books read this year, and their capstone project - an informative speech about how they grew as a reader and writer this year. To celebrate the commencement of the unit, best-selling author and motivational speaker Denise McCormick joined classes for the entire day.

McCormick shared her motivation for writing this series, read her book “Never Mind the Monkey Mind” to students, sang the accompanying song, played the piano while children sang along, led the “I Am” art (left), and fielded an assortment of fun-loving questions from students.

“It was incredible,” said teacher Angela Germano. “The kids thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Teachers thanked the Toms River Education Association for funding the Selfie

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools Celebration PRIDE grant which enabled the purchase of this class set of books.

Summer In The Street

TOMS RIVER – Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for Summer in the Street on July 16 from 12 to 6 p.m., sponsored by Meridia-Capodagli Property.

This annual street festival features food trucks, merchandise vendors, handcrafters and a free kid zone with games and prizes.

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vided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Live entertainment featuring bands from The Music Academy, Friend Zone and Katfish Lucy.

Free admission and free parking in downtown during the event. Interested vendors can apply only through their website downtowntomsriver.com.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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When night falls, and you feel the urge to sleep, it’s because your pineal gland has just secreted a tiny amount of melatonin. After about age 50, the amount starts to slowly decline, which explains the frequent bouts of insomnia in the elderly.

Did you know that melatonin is not a human thing? It’s found in the plant kingdom too. Just like humans, and animals, plants respond to light and dark cycles termed the “photoperiod.”

They make melatonin so it will act as an antioxidant in response to harsh environments. Perhaps this is its most important role in your body too! There are hundreds of studies affirming anti-cancer activity of melatonin so we know it is protective of “harsh environments” even in the human body.

We know a lot about melatonin, for example it not only helps induce sleep, it also regulates our circadian rhythm, general mood, our body temperature and even healthy bone metabolism. There is an impact on reproductive, immune function and vision.

Natural melatonin is not just made in humans and in plants. It is ubiquitously found in birds, fish, reptiles and some bacteria. I’ve been so fascinated with this since my garden is in full bloom, that I decided to delve into the plant kingdom more.

The 3 Most Popular Plants that Contain Melatonin Skullcap (Scutellaria biacalensis) - Sometimes also called Chinese Skullcap (Huangqin), this plant has well-documented anxiolytic and sedative properties, that’s why people take dietary supplements of it. The compound acts as a natural antiviral against certain pathogens.

It makes people sleepy if taken in supplement form.

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) - Extracts of feverfew help headaches, as does melatonin in people who are deficient. In 1997, The Lancet published a piece entitled, Melatonin in Feverfew and a Few Other Medicinal Plants. Feverfew contains parthenolide which provides help for some people with stiff muscles, asthma, tinnitus, psoriasis and nausea. Pregnant women are often warned to avoid this supplement!

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) - Extracts are used for mild to moderate depression or anxiety. The Lancet refers to this plant as an “herbal tranquilizer” and it is partially due to the melatonin content. There are teas of this herb too. Topical oils and creams containing St. John’s wort help with all kinds of skin problems.

The 7 Most Common Foods that Contain Melatonin You can eat melatonin! There are several foods which contain natural melatonin or spark more production of your own? Here’s a list of the most popular: • Oatmeal • Wheat/barley • Tart cherries • Goji berries • Bananas • Grapes • Rice One more note of interest, it’s about drinking wine and alcohol. Drinking fair amounts of alcohol will negate the effect of melatonin. In other words, if you drink alcohol, you’re making it harder for melatonin to do its job. Taking excessive amounts of melatonin could lead to fatigue, stomachache, drowsiness, low blood pressure and mood changes like confusion or irritability.

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“Coach Petrusk really set the tone for how and why I coached,” said McDonnell-Phillips, 54, now enjoying family life in the San Diego suburb of Del Mar, a beach community. “I was tough at times with athletes and at times they resented it, but over time they always knew it was because I cared about them. Coach Petrusk was so successful because he cared about each and every person.

While he loved to win, that’s not why he did it. He didn’t care if you were either the best or the worst person on the team. He treated everyone the same.

“Yelled at you when you needed to be yelled at and hugged you when you needed to be hugged. The Bob Petruski Experience as a whole was unforgettable. I hope I had half the impact on a runner or two that he had on me.”

Petruski also coached at Toms River intermediate schools West and East.

Another man who should step to the podium is retired High School East head baseball coach and assistant football coach (defensive coordinator) and educator Ed Sarluca. They were East’s first two physical education teachers. They knew each other for 43 years.

“We consistently stayed together with 15-20 mostly retired Toms River teachers during periodic breakfast meetings at the Four Seasons Diner near High School East,” Sarluca said.

Petruski’s teams were closely covered during the middle 1980s by Tom Benn,

then the assistant sports editor of the Ocean County Observer in Toms River.

“I remember Bob as being very cooperative when I asked him questions,” Benn said.

“It was obvious to me that he knew he had a good bunch of girls running for him and he wanted the publicity for them rather than himself.

“Of course, I am saddened to hear of his passing. The constant memory I have of him was his determination to bring the most out of his girls and the joy he shared at their success. I think the honor of naming the complex in his honor is a no-brainer. It’s appropriate.”

Highly protective of his cross country runners, Petruski tracked their progress on his black bicycle. A firm believer in his methods and opinions, Petruski often began his sentences with “Listen.”

Petruski touched thousands of lives - including mine - with his outgoing personality and wit.

Seeking to shed a few pounds, I took up long distance running. Enter Petruski, who furnished me with advice on training, nutrition, workouts and gear.

The two of us competed with hundreds of others in the Ocean Running Club-staged Seaside Half-Marathon, a 13.1-mile event that wound through Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, South Seaside Park and Island Beach State Park.

At the 11-mile mark in South Seaside Park, there was this voice.

“Christopher, it took me 11 miles to catch you, but now I am going to blow your doors off,” Petruski said with his trademark smile as he sped past me.

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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – Recently, it was revealed that Kelly Conklin of Superior Protection Professionals was donating 20 specialty backpacks to TRRS students. The district released a statement of thanks, which is below.

“Conklin and his son visited the district’s business offices to drop off the donation.

Each armored backpack is valued at around $150, and they will be distributed to students taking part in the TR United cohort, which is working alongside Toms River Police Department to promote positive mental health supports and leadership, as well as to students in need at the elementary level.

“The district gratefully accepts the donation of 20 safety backpacks from Superior Protection Professionals. SPP owner, local resident, and retired Toms River Police Department officer Kelly Conklin - along with his son, Kelly Conklin, Jr., store vice president and TRRS graduate - have made an impactful gesture that will benefit our students, providing them specialty backpacks which will serve them well on the educational journey. We sincerely thank the Conklins and SPP for turning their commitment to our community into action, and for providing tangible resources to our students.”

Man Indicted In Fatal Ocean County Boat Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A 19-year-old has been indicted for Death by Vessel after a fatal boat crash killed someone and injured others, officials said.

Juan Fernandez, II, 19, of Towaco, New Jersey, has been indicted on charges of Death by Vessel, Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Vessel in connection with a boat crash that occurred on June 13, 2021, that resulted in the death of Corey Molinari, 19, of Whippany, New Jersey.

The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau responded to Antiqua Avenue around 1:13 a.m. on June 13 about a serious vessel crash in Barnegat Bay. The Toms River Police Department and local first responders were on scene treating several occupants for non-life-threatening injuries. One occupant, Molinari, was found to be ejected from a pontoon boat and suffered serious bodily injury including severe head trauma. He was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. At least six

other occupants of the boat were identified and treated on scene for various injuries.

An investigation led by the Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, along with the NJSP Crime Scene Investigations Unit and investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office revealed that Fernandez, II was the operator of the pontoon boat when the boat struck a cement channel marker head on.

Authorities discovered that Fernandez, II, had been drinking alcohol while operating the boat and was brought to Community Medical Center in Toms River where he consented to a draw of his blood at around 9:32 a.m.

According to officials, Fernandez, II, blood alcohol content (BAC) was determined to be .037%. However, a forensic psycho-pharmacologist concluded that Fernandez II’s BAC at the time of the collision was between .13% and .15% which is over the state legal limit of .08%.

On September 9, 2021, Fernandez, II, was (Boat - See Page 23)

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Continued From Page 22 arrested at his home without incident. He was transported to New Jersey State Police Tuckerton Station to be processed. He was then transported to the Ocean County Jail, and later released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform.

During the investigation, Fernandez II’s father, Juan A. Fernandez, Sr., 59, of Towaco, was questioned by law enforcement.

Authorities determined that Fernandez, Sr., provided false information to Detectives and as a result has been indicted for Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Bill-

The Toms River Times, July 2, 2022, Page 23 himer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Robert Cassidy who is handling the case on behalf of the State, and commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, New Jersey State Police Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Toms River Township Police Department, for their combined and collective efforts in connection with this investigation resulting in Fernandez’s indictment.

The charges referenced are mere accusations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Driver Who Used Marijuana Charged With Vehicular Homicide

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Police have charged a woman with Vehicular Homicide after she allegedly caused a crash that killed two people.

Danielle Bowker, 30, of Toms River, was charged with two counts of Vehicular Homicide, two counts of Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide, two counts of Assault by Auto, and Driving While Intoxicated.

The crash took place at around 7:15 a.m. on March 29 near the intersection of Whitesville Road and Route 571.

Police said that Bowker’s Honda Civic was heading west on 571, but didn’t maintain her lane while negotiating a right-hand curve.

The Civic hit a pick-up truck owned by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

It was being driven east on 571 by Eduardo Rivera, 30, of Hamilton Township. Daniel Septor, 26, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township, was a passenger in the Ford F-550.

The pick-up lost control and hit a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Corolla. The drivers of

these two cars - Michael Sadis, 48, of Toms River, and Paul Lamberti, 58, also of Toms River – died from their injuries.

Police had blood drawn from Bowker while she was recuperating from the crash at Community Medical Center in Toms River. The test indicated that she had used marijuana recently.

The State’s psychopharmacologist rendered an opinion that at the time of the crash, Bowker’s faculties were impaired due to the effects of marijuana intoxication, and that she could not safely operate a motor vehicle, police said.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, for their combined and cooperative efforts in connection with this investigation.

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RENT At Exit 82 Theatre Company

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In his second book, “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore,” Andrus honors the more than 50 lifeguards from over 20 beach patrols in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. This book features over 120 pages of interviews, portraits, and audio recordings highlighting the dedication, courage, and passion that is the calling of the fi rst responders of the beach: the Lifeguard.

Gregory Andrus is also a highly sought-after public speaker who provides relief and

–Photo courtesy Gregory Andrus hope with his message of compassion and human dignity. Sharing his own inspirational story of overcoming alcoholism, homelessness and being shot in the head, Andrus leads people to see their own self-worth, as well as the worth of others.

By retelling the riveting stories of the people he has interviewed for over half a decade, Andrus will share how he became convinced that compassion is what can bring healing and promote well-being in individuals, communities and eventually societies.

“Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore” is available on potjs.com in paperback on June 1. Visit on Facebook. com/portraitsofthejerseyshoreto join the community of more than 31,000 friends of the Jersey shore.

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Play for time 6 Soup aisle array 10 Murder mystery staple 14 Apex predators of the sea 15 “I __ my wit’s end!”

16 Sacred Nile bird 17 Many a Mumbai resident 18 Triangle ratio 19 Hand over 20 Do as told 21 Comfy clothing 23 Dog walker’s need 25 “Little ol’ me?”

26 Supernatural 29 Appetizer platter items 33 Fowl fencing material 36 Morse “T” 37 Gas container 38 Abu Dhabi’s fed.

39 Nativity scene threesome 40 Red Cross offering 41 Forecast that calls for a scarf and gloves 45 Plasterboard 47 Separate by type 48 LAX : Los Angeles :: __ : Chicago 49 Like extreme 41-Across 51 Circle with primary and secondary hues 55 Variety show lineup 59 Apple gadget with playlists 60 Sinuous swimmers 61 Letter-shaped opening 62 Column before ones 63 Pudding starch 64 Prefix for Rome’s country 65 Jittery 66 Spiderweb, e.g.

67 Grand Ole Opry genre, briefly, that’s also a

hint to 21-, 33-, 41- and 51-Across Down 1 Artsy Manhattan area 2 Chicago daily, for short 3 Proactiv+ target 4 Female symbol of good fortune 5 The SEC’s Tigers 6 Acapulco abodes 7 Pennsylvania sect 8 Half a Mork-to-Orson farewell 9 Soft-shell clam 10 Kingpin 11 NYC drama award 12 Female opera star 13 Belgian river 21 Blanchett of “Ocean’s 8” 22 Theater tier 24 Deer in a lodge logo 26 Set of eight 27 Committee head 28 Williams of “Laverne

& Shirley” 29 Beach house selling point 30 Boise’s state 31 All fired up 32 T-__: 21-Across item 34 Void partner 35 Fistful of dollars 39 Calif. Cascades peak 41 Author Caleb 42 OK Corral setting 43 British noble 44 Donkey 46 Like a forest 49 Hägar’s comics wife 50 Writer of tales with talking animals 51 Name in a footnote 52 Page with opinions 53 Time-consuming 54 Catch wind of 56 Tartan-sporting family 57 Broke the news to 58 Store securely 61 Personal quirk

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Regional Day School Holds 2022 Commencement

─Photo courtesy Regional Day School

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - It was graduation day for students of the Regional Day School. The Class of 2022 entered the school’s all-purpose room wearing caps and gowns in the colors of their home schools. Family, friends, staff and fellow students cheered them on.

The NJ Regional Day School at Jackson is a state special education school managed by the Manchester Township School District.

School officials honored five students on June 10. They included Joey Abate of Manchester Township HS, Arielle Carrieri of Toms River HS South, Sean Kane of Plumsted Township HS, Amy Kolodziej of Jackson Memorial HS, and Christopher Wright of Southern Regional HS. Manchester Superintendent of Schools, John Berenato, provided the keynote address, stating, “Regional Day is a special place, one of my favorite places to be.

“Today, we celebrate your achievements as you begin the next chapter of your journey.

You’ve worked hard; you’ve given it your all.

Sometimes it was easy and sometimes difficult, but you persevered. To the class of 2022, I wish you the best of luck as you move forward with

whatever lies ahead,” Berenato added.

The superintendent told the graduates to “enjoy the small victories, relish the moments that make you smile, and build character. Change is good. You are destined to achieve great things.

Congratulations! We are very proud of you.”

The Manchester Township Administrator’s Unit, the Manchester Township Education Association, and the staff at Regional Day provided gifts to the students. They also received numerous awards from their teachers, recognizing accomplishments in outstanding behavior, sports, and more.

Each graduate was presented with a diploma from their home school as well as a certificate from Regional Day School.

Diane Mangold played a flute solo of “What a Wonderful World” in tribute to the graduates and additional music was provided by a quartet of members of the Manchester Township High School band. Graduates and guests were also treated to a touching slideshow of photos of each of the graduates throughout their years at Regional Day. Regional Day School Principal Lisa Michallis concluded the ceremony, saying goodbye to the graduates and wishing them all a bright future.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The Summer of 2022 looks vastly different than 2020 and 2021. We have a lot to be grateful for! Photographer Don Edwards captured this amazing shot of the Ferris Wheel at Fantasy Island in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island. Want to win tickets to a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game? How about tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure?

Email your summer snaps to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

Berkeley Ladies Seniors Upcoming Trip BERKELEY – Join the Berkeley Ladies Seniors for their fabulous bus trip to Mackinac Lake Michigan on September 25. This is their fall getaway. Fantastic sightseeing for seven days, great food and lodging.

All are welcome. Lowest price yet: $710 double occupancy, single $929. They leave Pine Beach at 8 a.m. $100 will hold your reservation. Call Marge at 239-272-6857 or 732-341-0726.

Coin Show Coming To Point Pleasant Beach POINT PLEASANT BEACH –The Ocean County Coin Club will present its 51st Coin Show on October 22 at the borough’s firehouse.

The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at the Point Pleasant Beach Firehouse at 400 Ar-

nold Avenue. There will be 20 vendor tables, free parking, free coins for children and free appraisals and literature for collectors.

For additional information visit the club’s website occoinclub.org or call Dennis Berube at 732-785-0449.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Oak Ridge Dental Group:

All The Services You Need, From The People You Trust

By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Christopher Lillo of Oak Ridge Dental Group in Toms River knows what it feels like to be just another number in a generic facility. “I went to my own eye doctor, and the last three times I had different doctors and different nurses in there.” It’s time to get back to the days when you got treated well when you got treatment.

With a friendly staff that greets you by name when you walk in and gives you the personalized care you deserve in a relaxed setting, complete with a fish tank and fireplace in the waiting room. Welcome to Oak Ridge Dental, where that kind of service is a permanent fixture.

Oak Ridge Dental Group opened back in 1977 in its current home. There have never been other locations, only one tight-knit staff with very little turnover.

“Everyone except the office manager has been here a minimum of ten years,” Dr. Lillo pointed out. One of their receptionists, Peggy, has been welcoming patients to their office for 40 years!

Dr. Lillo grew up in North Jersey and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.

He joined Oak Ridge Dental Group in 1995 when another dentist was retiring, and started running the show a few years later.

Although he’s in charge, it’s very much a casual environment: there are no white coats. Instead, the staff goes out for special occasions and gets days off for their birthdays. By being family-oriented, they’re able to provide a personal touch for their patients. They’re fair in their pricing, take most PPO insurances, offer interest-free payment pla n s, a nd will even ack nowledge your birthday when you come in for your appointment!

They may be a small practice but Oak Ridge Dental offers a well-round-

ed selection of dental services. Of course they offer cleanings, check-ups, and fillings, but they go beyond that as well. “What’s good about this office is that, between my hygienist and myself, we do all specialty work here. For example, we do extractions, we’ll do root canals, and my hygienist does deep scaling,” Dr. Lillo explained. When you come

to Oak Ridge Dental, odds are you’ll get full treatment with the same people from start to finish.

Oak Ridge Dental is really your one-stop shop for dental needs. Veneers? Check.

Bridges and crowns? Absolutely. Dentures? Why not?

Bonding? Sure. Oral cancer screenings? Of course.

You might be surprised about some of the other services they provide. For instance, they offer Philips Zoom in-office whitening, which makes your teeth five to eight shades whiter in just an hour. For sleep apnea, they offer an oral appliance custom-fitted to your mouth. The device functions as a more comfortable alternative to the CPAP. It’s all part of an effort to really go the extra mile for their patients. You won’t feel r ushed here either: they’re very punctual and

always schedule enough time for each visit. And of course, Dr. Lillo is more than qualified thanks to his huge focus on continuing education courses. “We’re only required to do 40 hours every two years, but I do at least 60 hours every year.”

Thus he’s always up to date on the latest materials and advancements in the field of dentistry.

The advanced skill set of Dr. Lillo, coupled with the environment of Oak Ridge Dental Group, is very much appreciated by their current patients. “No one loves going to see the dentist, let’s be honest,” he pointed out.

However, there is more than one example of a patient who, after being scared of the dental experience for so long, have given testimonials about the professional treatment they received during their visit from beginning to end. Everything

is explained thoroughly and upfront, and they never push work on you.

Perhaps most importantly, patients get to feel like they’re involved in the treatment plan. At Oak Ridge Dental, you’re in charge of your care and included in the decision-making process, as you should be.

So call 732-341-1120 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lillo today! Oak Ridge Dental Group is located at 191 Highway 37 in Toms River. They have very flexible hours to fit your schedule, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 8pm, depending on the day. Feel free to browse oakridgedentalnj. com for testimonials and more information on the many services they provide. Get the smile you deserve, from a smiling staff.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 2 - june 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be a winner during the next few days when you compete with others or express your generosity.

Find time for sports or a day trip where your exuberance and good feelings can run full throttle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You and your friends may bow to the conventions that are obvious while keeping your individual views private. In the week ahead, you may make a few social blunders or budget miscalculations unless you think carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dreams can come true. Don’t be hesitant or doubtful when confronted by an opportunity to make some extra spending money. Use your people skills to find common ground between opposing factions in the upcoming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shine like a diamond. Your general optimism and friendliness let you stand out from the crowd in the coming week. Be strategic about finances and retain good will by keeping in touch with both new and old friends.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your enthusiasm and exuberance can make the week ahead easy to navigate, but some tend toward judgment instead of acceptance. There is a tendency to be extravagant, but you can back up your promises with hard work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might succumb to wishful thinking today and misinterpret someone’s intentions. Listen to a partner’s sensible financial and business advice in the week ahead. Coworkers may believe they can cure the

ills of the world.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lay the groundwork for career success. Once you have established trust with someone, it is easier to find common ground. The focus is on friendships, social networking and making money in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ends never justify the means if there are losers at the end of the game. You can be pleasant, generous and kind even when you are serious about getting ahead.

Find ways to help everyone come out ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some of your best traits may include making big-hearted gestures and not taking yourself too seriously. In the week ahead, however, you could take moneymaking activities and your income more seriously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner might be filled with optimism and enthusiasm yet demonstrate poor business instincts. Your unwavering devotion to material success can make the pair of you a power couple as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might agree with your friends and pay lip service to traditions while harboring quite different opinions.

Build a solid financial foundation in the coming week that no amount of shaking can dislodge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Test your talent for teamwork. Cooperation only works when everyone holds up their end of the bargain. Exercise farseeing strategies to make your financial goals or to score more points with loved ones this week.

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